The Weeknd - Current tour plans and chart legacy
20.06.2026 - 10:51:28 | ad-hoc-news.de
The Weeknd has become one of the defining pop voices of the 2010s and 2020s, with a run of global hits that reshaped the mainstream sound of R&B and synth-pop. His albums and tours over the past decade have built a catalog that continues to perform strongly on streaming platforms and radio worldwide.
Chart history and US milestones
The Weeknd first broke into the US mainstream with his major-label debut album Kiss Land in 2013, but it was Beauty Behind the Madness in 2015 that firmly established him as a chart force, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and spawning the Hot 100-topping single Can't Feel My Face according to Billboard.
His 2016 album Starboy, released through XO/Republic, also debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, while the title track Starboy featuring Daft Punk reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, further cementing his crossover status with US pop audiences.
Streaming era dominance with After Hours
In 2020, The Weeknd released After Hours, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and generated the single Blinding Lights, a track that went on to become one of the biggest hits in the chart's history, spending 90 weeks on the Hot 100 and being named the chart's No. 1 Hot 100 song of all time on a 2021 Billboard ranking.
Blinding Lights also led the Billboard Global 200 and has been certified multi-platinum by the RIAA, reflecting both strong US sales and massive streaming numbers in the years since its release, with billions of streams worldwide.
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The sound and key albums
The Weeknd's music blends R&B vocals with dark, atmospheric production and strong pop hooks, influenced by artists like Michael Jackson, Prince, and contemporary electronic producers. His trilogy of early mixtapes, later combined as Trilogy in 2012, set the tone with moody, downtempo tracks and introspective lyrics.
Where the act stands today
The Weeknd remains one of the most streamed artists globally and continues to be a core reference point for modern pop and R&B production.
The Weeknd at a glance
- Act: The Weeknd
- Genre: Pop, R&B, alternative R&B
- Origin: Toronto, Canada
- Active since: 2010
- Lineup: Solo
- Label: XO, Republic Records
- Key works: Trilogy (2012), Beauty Behind the Madness (2015), Starboy (2016), After Hours (2020)
- Current album/single: After Hours, released March 20, 2020
- Charts / certifications: Multiple Billboard 200 No. 1 albums and RIAA multi-platinum certifications, including for Blinding Lights and Starboy
- Next live date: currently with no announced live date
Frequently asked questions about The Weeknd
When did The Weeknd start his career?
The Weeknd began releasing music in 2010 with a series of tracks on YouTube, followed by his breakout mixtapes in 2011 that later formed the compilation Trilogy.
What are The Weeknd's biggest US chart hits?
Key US hits include Can't Feel My Face, The Hills, Starboy, and Blinding Lights, several of which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned multi-platinum status.
Which labels release The Weeknd's music?
The Weeknd releases his music through his own XO imprint in partnership with Republic Records, a major label that handles his distribution and promotion worldwide.
This article was created with AI assistance and editorially reviewed. All information without guarantee; dates, chart positions and certifications may change at short notice.
